Charge Master Analyst – Revenue Cycle

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays (pro-rated)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Austin is seeking a charge master analyst to review, analyze and coordinate charge master activities. You’ll use clinical and coding knowledge to ensure accurate and compliant charge items and resolve billing inconsistencies.

You’ll collaborate with the managed care department to code billable items for reimbursement, support audits, and educate other departments on payer changes and denial/appeal processes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Uses clinical and coding knowledge to ensure accurate and compliant charge items and to recognize and resolve billing inconsistencies.
• Collaborates with managed care department to code billable items for reimbursement. Collaborates with appropriate staff to secure information for billable items.
• Analyzes content of reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate departments.
• Coordinates projects and audits to improve processes related to revenue cycle, efficiency of charging and billing, and collection efforts.
• Educates case management staff and other departments regarding payer changes and denial/appeal process.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Job description

Ascension in Austin is seeking a charge master analyst to review, analyze and coordinate charge master activities. You’ll use clinical and coding knowledge to ensure accurate and compliant charge items and resolve billing inconsistencies.

You’ll collaborate with the managed care department to code billable items for reimbursement, support audits, and educate other departments on payer changes and denial/appeal processes.